Overview
PQ REGION SADP Institution Wastewater Treatment System serves Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Québec, Canada. This operational plant treats wastewater for a population of 2,830.
The PQ REGION SADP Institution Wastewater Treatment System is located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, a city in the Laurentides region of Québec, Canada. The plant serves a population of 2,830 and is currently operational, supporting the local community's wastewater management needs. As a Canadian wastewater facility, the plant operates under provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Québec's Environment Quality Act. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Mille Îles River or similar watercourses. This region supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the St. Lawrence ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the St. Lawrence River basin, which flows through the Laurentides region and into the St. Lawrence River. This river system supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its health is critical for both local biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenue Lebel in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, in the Thérèse-De Blainville Regional County Municipality, Laurentides, Québec, Canada.
The plant serves a population of 2,830 people in the Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the St. Lawrence River basin, contributing to the region's water cycle.
The plant operates under Canadian federal regulations (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) and Québec provincial laws (Environment Quality Act), which set standards for effluent quality and environmental protection.
For small communities in Canada, secondary treatment is commonly required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial discharge standards.
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